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Saturday, June 19, 2010

The Maze Runner

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The Maze Runner

James Dashner

Rnadom House Children's Books

$16.99 U.S. Hardcover

What?

When Thomas wakes up, he's surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade-- a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they got there. The next day, a girl arrives with the surprising message that Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess.

Why?

This book came up when I searched the Hunger Games. I absolutely loved the Hunger Games, and I think this book looks like it would have the same suspense and intriguing plot.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Gone

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Gone

Lisa McMann

Simon and Schuster

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from a friend.

Synopsis by Borders:

Janie is spending her summer with Cabel, but deep down she's panicking about how she's going to survive her future when getting sucked into other people's dreams starts to takes its toll.

My Thoughts:

I was a little disappointed in the end to this series. I absolutely loved Wake and Fade, and Gone was not the same caliber. I felt like the characters completely changed in this book. Janie closed herself off to Cabel, which was unlike her. There seemed to be a huge disconnect with the characters, and they acted differently than they had in the previous books. It took more of an effort for me to read this book when in the past I was able to breeze through them. I am glad I finished the book and the series, but I had hoped for a better ending. The Wake series was unique and I absolutely loved reading it, but Gone was not my favorite.

Recommendations: Anyone who wants closure to the Wake Trilogy.

Age: 15 and up

Grade: B-

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

So Many Boys

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So Many Boys

Suzanne Young

Penguin Group

$9.99

You can currently puchase this book online or at Powells in Beaverton. Borders will be getting it in July 10th.

What?

After her center-court split with Aiden, Tessa put the SOS behind her. After all, cheaters never prosper! Now she's busy working on her faux-relationship with Aiden and negotiating the unfamiliar waters of technically single and pseudo-dating.

Why?

Suzanne Young is amazing and I love her and her books! This seems like a light fun summer read!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Not Quite What I Was Planning

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Not Quite What I Was Planning

Six Word Memoirs

By: The Famous and Obscure

HarperCollins

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from the library.

What?

In six words life story told.

My Thoughts:

Sadly, I cannot review this book in only six words. I love reading books like these. It is always so ineresting seeing what people have to say about their lives when they only have six words to sum it up. The book was filled with stories, of triumph, heartbreak, sickness, wealth, and every other thing imaginable. I felt myself smile while I red this book, because it was just fun!

Recommendations: Anyone who can read...

Age: 13 and up

Grade: A

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Carrie Diaries

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The Carrie Diaries

Candace Bushnell

HarperCollins

$18.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Synopsis by Borders:

Before "Sex and the City," Carrie Bradshaw was a small-town girl who knew she wanted more. "The Carrie Diaries" is the coming-of-age story of one of the most iconic characters of this generation.

Why?

I love Sex and the City and think it would be fun to see where Carrie started. I love that the book looks like a diary, it makes me want to read it even more!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Keys to the Repository

Keys to the Repository

Melissa de la Cruz

Hyperion Books

$14.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Release Date: June 29th

What?

Keys to the Repository is a compilation of letter, journal entries , and much more. In this book de la Cruz provides Blue Bloods lover the keys to the repository.

Why?

I love the series and can't wait to find out new juicy information!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Life As We Knew It

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Life As We Knew It

Susan Beth Pfeffer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

$7.99 U.S.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

When an asreroid hits the moon, Miranda must learn to survive the imaginable. . .

Why? This book looks intense, and I love that it is written in journal injuries!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Hunger Games

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The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

Scholastic Inc.

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I received this book from the publisher with the understanding that I would provide an honest review for no compensation.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

Sixteen-year-old Katniss is smart, athletic, and fast. She can take down a rabbit with a bow and arrow, hitting it straight through the eye. Will these skills be enough to survive the Hunger Games?

My Thoughts:

Wow

I do not think I have read a book of this quality in a while. This was by far the best book I have read all year. The Hunger Games was a gripping novel, and I could barely put it down. Suzanne is a phenomenal author. When I received the book I was in the middle of reading something else, so I let my dad read it. A couple days later my mom was reading it and then they both began pestering me to read it. I obliged and picked up the book to make them happy. Once I read the first chapter I could see why they wanted me to read it so much. Katniss Everdeen is a heroine like no other. Throughout the book you see her struggle as she enters the Hunger Games and fights for her survival. I was able to connect with the character immediately. The plot was enticing and suspensful. I was on the edge of my seat from chapter to chapter waiting to see what would go wrong next. I absolutely loved not being sure of what was going to happen next. Each page held a new surprise for me. I also think that Suzanne did an amazing job on describing setting. As I was reading I could feel myself in District 12, Panem, and the Hunger Games. When Katniss went to the Hob I could imagine what it looked like. When she entered the Games and saw the Cornucopia I was there. The author's attention to detail made this book so believeable it was hard to believe that this book could be fiction. I absolutely loved this book.

Recommendation:

Everyone. It was like nothing else I have ever read before.

Age: 14 and up

Grade: A+++

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

Penguin Group

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Synopsis from Borders:

One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens--both named Will Grayson--are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building towards romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fantastic high school musical.

Why?

The cover catches my attention immediately, and then the intriguing plot sells me!